Jan 11, 2021

Patty Jean Howard, 76, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born on September 1, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Amon and Marie (Sparks) Howard. Patty attended the Lucasville Church of God.  She loved doing crafts, shopping and taking care of her grandchildren.

Patty is survived by four...

Jan 11, 2021

James Lloyd Taylor, 63, of Franklin Furnace passed away Monday January 11, 2021. He was born September 13, 1957 in Aztec, NM a son of the late Paul Taylor and Bonnie (Leslie) Taylor. He was a former repairman for Boeing Aircraft. He loved to fly RC airplanes, working with pottery, working on cars, working with wood and was a...

Jan 8, 2021

Jane Shover, 70, of West Portsmouth passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born in West Virginia November 18, 1951 to Goble and Lucille (Castle) Yonts.  Jane worked as a manager at Subway and Burger Chef.  She also worked for Jim and Gail Palmer Advertising and she worked as a home health aid...

Jan 7, 2021

Enola M. Kingery departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center.  She was born May 7, 1940 in Huntington, WV.  The daughter of the late Lewis Wetzel and Marie Van Hoose Kingery.  She was a 1958 graduate of Huntington East High School, and a 1963 graduate of Huntington Vo-Tech School as a Licensed Practical Nurse. ...

Jan 7, 2021

Alice M. Horsley, 86, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab.  She was born in Wheelersburg December 29, 1934 to the late Leo Sr. and Marie (Eggers) Crabtree.  Alice enjoyed going to church and attended the Harrisonville Avenue Church of God for many years.

Alice is survived by a daughter,...

Jan 6, 2021

Kimberly Jane Triggs, 36, of Wheelersburg passed away at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. She was born December 17, 1984 in Portsmouth a daughter of Edna Toland Clarke of South Webster and Phillip Hall of Scioto Furnace.  Kim loved to go fishing, going to flea markets and taking the family camping.

She is also survived by...

Jan 5, 2021

Franklin Manuel Toland, 45, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born August 29, 1975 to the late Russell Clinton Toland and Anna Lou (Miller) Blackburn Franklin was a 1993 graduate of South Webster High School.  He enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors.

Franklin is survived...

Jan 5, 2021

Carole Jane (Poole) Rider, 83, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of Portsmouth High School and worked at Construction Inspection Company.  She was a member of Saint Monica Catholic Church.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She...

Jan 4, 2021

Effie Lee Ginn 91 of New Boston passed away peacefully on Monday January 4th 2021.  Effie was preceded in death by her husband Warren Ginn Sr., and two sons Roger Ginn and Leroy Ginn.  She is survived by her son Warren Ginn II (Marcia Ginn) of Tulsa, OK, as well 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Effie was a dedicated...

Jan 3, 2021

Donna Lou Willis, 90, formerly of Franklin Furnace, passed away Sunday January 3, 2021 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. She was born September 2, 1930 in Scioto County to the late Lawson and Ethel (Linkous) Burke. Donna graduated from East High School in Sciotoville. She attended the First Church of Christ and it was the main thing in...

Jan 2, 2021

Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise and call her Blessed .....Dolly Marie Messer Campbell, 89, of Portsmouth passed away January 2, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 16, 1931 in South Portsmouth, KY to the late Mose and Clara Messer both of South Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Campbell whom she married...

Dec 31, 2020

Marilyn Jean Hiles, 75, of Sugar Grove, OH passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was born January 2, 1945 on Columbus, OH. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High School. She married Larry Lee Hiles in June of 1964 and she would proudly and frequently tell anyone...

Dec 28, 2020

Julia Denise Norris Ford, also known as Corky, to her beloved husband of 31 years, David, of New Boston, 69, passed away Monday December 28th at SOMC Hospice Center.

She loved the Lord mightily and serving Him as best as she could.  She held positions of service to Him, in which were many.  She was saved approximately...

Dec 28, 2020

Danny Joe Mayhew, 65, of Portsmouth, passed away on December 29, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19.

Danny was born on January 20, 1955, in Jackson, Ohio to the late Glenn and Roxie Mayhew. He was one of seven siblings. He has overcome many obstacles in the last few months including...

Dec 27, 2020

Henry Adams, 81, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home.  Henry was born in Oak Hill to the late James and Edna (McGuire) Adams on March, 15, 1939.  Henry attended Pine Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed carpentry and gardening.

Henry is survived by his wife, Minnie (Simmering) Adams; one son, Jeff of Connecticut;...

Dec 27, 2020

Janet Marie Law, 55, of New Boston passed away Sunday December 27, 2020. She was born November 18, 1965 in Detroit, MI. a daughter of the late David and Frances Gasser Luther. Janet attended Temple Baptist Church, loved playing computer games and loved her dogs. She is survived by her husband Robert Law; a daughter Teresa Parsons and husband...

Dec 25, 2020

William Penix, 60 of Sciotoville passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 30, 1959 to the late Frank and Mary (Nichols) Penix in Baltimore, Maryland.  William liked walking, fishing and any other outdoor activity.

William is survived by three sons, Jonathan D. Penix of Portsmouth, Benjamin Franklin Penix of...

Dec 22, 2020

Andrew "Drew" Brooks Raines, 30, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  He was born November 11, 1990 to Tracey Nichols (William) and Anthony Raines (Kari). He was a 2009 graduate of Glenwood High School. Drew was known for his smile that would light up a room.

Drew is survived by a brother, Austin Raines of New Boston;...

Dec 21, 2020

Kimberly Faith Feeman, 60,  of Lucasville went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Kim was born March 12, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Elwood and Frances (Evans) Waddell.  She was a 1978 graduate of Valley High School and worked in her family business as a professional cleaner.  She was...

Dec 20, 2020

Brenda Lee "Baby Doll" Carver, 37 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday December 20, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1983 in Portsmouth a daughter of Brenda Carver of Portsmouth and Larry Carver and his girlfriend Marty Howard of Wheelersburg. She was a graduate of Vern Riffe School, enjoyed watching movies, dancing, listening to Opera...